NEURORFSQ1012008ESandAPPENDIXAthruG040708.pdf

This is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) document issued by the California Department of Coroner for as-needed neuropathology services to support death investigation and cause-of-death determinations. The Department seeks qualified neuropathologists to form a pool of eligible contractors available to perform services on an as-needed basis, including gross brain examinations and gross and microscopic brain examinations. Prospective contractors must meet minimum qualifications by the time of submission, including United States citizenship or permanent resident status, a valid California Physicians and Surgeons license, and certification by the American Board of Pathology in both Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology. The RFSQ invites interested candidates meeting these qualifications to submit a Statement of Qualifications for review and evaluation for compliance with minimum requirements. Desirable qualifications include a minimum of two years of prior experience providing consultations to a Medical Examiner or Coroner Office or serving as a qualified expert witness in neuropathology in California civil or criminal court proceedings.

The document specifies that all qualified neuropathologists approved through the SOQ evaluation process will be added to an eligible contractor pool for potential engagement on an as-needed basis. The RFSQ does not establish a single contract award but rather creates a roster of pre-qualified service providers that the Department may engage as neuropathology services become necessary in the course of death investigations. Compensation terms, pricing structures, and specific contract duration details are to be negotiated individually with selected contractors as service requests arise. No incumbent contractor is identified, as this represents a new qualification process for establishing the service provider pool.